Miranda Kerr's Abs Require Their Own Seat Belt

Belts are fun: They help keep your pants up, can cinch in a loose dress, and, in the case of Miranda Kerr, restrain your freaking outrageous abs. Last night, the model attended the 22nd Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards wearing a powder blue suit and opted for a matching bandeau in lieu of a top, which featured a belt floating—not aimlessly, but with distinct purpose—around her abdomen.

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Whether the belt is acting as a restraint or, in fact, a protective barrier, keeping her abs safe from us, is unclear, but either way it's a necessary, precautionary accessory, since Miranda Kerr's abs look like this:

And probably should be kept on lock down at all times. The only other explanation is that the belt is decoration, acting like an ornament on a particularly pretty, willowy (fir-y?) Christmas tree, enhancing the festive nature of the look. Or she's channeling Carrie Bradshaw:

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But no matter what, we appreciate that Miranda buckles up—you can never be too safe, people.